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Leadership

KFC loses a trio of executives to early retirement

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 17, 2022

The U.S. market’s chief operations officer and chief financial officer and its director of national field operations are all leaving.

Food

KFC tests Kentucky Fried Chicken Wraps in Atlanta

 By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 03, 2022

After a swell of fan support on Twitter, wraps return to the menu in three new flavors for a limited time.

Food

KFC’s new chicken nuggets were created to the Colonel’s specs

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 16, 2022

Behind the Menu: Kentucky Fried Nuggets, now in test, are the first to be hand-breaded with the chain’s original recipe. They're also perfectly sized for on-the-go eating.

Financing

Taco Bell’s sales surged, thanks to the Mexican Pizza

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 03, 2022

The Mexican fast-food chain’s same-store sales rose 8% last quarter. But sister chains KFC and Pizza Hut did not fare nearly as well.

Food

Menu launches take on a slower summer pace

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 26, 2022

Taste Tracker: Cool drinks debut at Applebee’s, Sonic and Caribou Coffee; Velvet Taco and Baja Fresh change up tacos; KFC tests nuggets; it’s a wrap for Arby’s; and more menu news of the week.

Food

KFC starts testing Kentucky Fried Chicken Nuggets

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 18, 2022

The chicken chain, which generated success with its chicken sandwich last year, is serving nuggets made with its Original Recipe in Charlotte.

Financing

Parent of KFC and Pizza Hut says it's packed and ready to leave Russia

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 05, 2022

Yum Brands says a deal to transfer its KFC assets to a local operator is almost done.

Marketing

KFC partners with rapper Jack Harlow for a limited-edition meal

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 02, 2022

The chicken chain joins the wave to tie celebrities into menu promotions.

Financing

International customers flock to U.S. fast-food brands

By Jonathan Maze on May 10, 2022

Despite challenges with omicron, China and Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine, McDonald’s, Burger King, Taco Bell and other brands have seen strong growth in global markets.

Financing

Pizza Hut’s sales stumbled last quarter

By Jonathan Maze on May 04, 2022

The pizza chain’s domestic same-store sales fell 6% and executives blamed a shortage of delivery drivers. Taco Bell and KFC sales both increased.

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